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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 160,467.62, 240,704.16 and 60,674.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 160,467.62, 240,704.16 and 60,674.81 is: 91,013.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    160,467.62 : 240,704.16 = 60,674.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    160,467.62/240,704.16 = 60,674.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    160,467.62x = 240,704.16 × 60,674.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    160,467.62x = 14,604,677,743.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,604,677,743.16/160,467.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91,013.24

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